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Galaxy S4 AccuWeather Widget and Launcher for All Android Phones

Rakesh | 10 Apr 2013 | Android Apps/ Downloads

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is the latest sensation in the world of smartphones which, apart from housing awesome specs and a great bunch of new features, also comes with the new improved TouchWiz UX and more beautiful AccuWeather clock widget. If you visit our blog regularly, you must be remembering we posted the ported versions of the Galaxy S4 weather widget for some Galaxy devices like the S2, S3, Note, Note 2, Galaxy Grand, Advance, etc.

It has just passed a couple of weeks since the Galaxy S4 system dump was leaked on the net and our developers are already busy with porting the goodies from the S4 to other Android devices. The latest development has popped up in the form of the successful port of the Galaxy S4 Launcher and AccuWeather widget to all Android phones with a Jelly Bean custom ROM.

The developer has tested the launcher and widget on most non-TouchWiz ROMs like CyanogenMod 10 and 10.1, AOKP, MIUI JB, ParanoidAndroid 3+ and others. Since the ports are available as flashable zips, it’s needless to repeat it must be installed using a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP.  It’s really a great achievement on the part of Linq’z QIrls’z Chinese, the guy who made this possible, because I have never seen TW launcher and weather widget running on a non-Samsung device.

I was very curious to test it so I flashed it over CM 10.1 and it just worked fine. If your phone is on a custom ROM, it must be rooted and have a custom recovery installed. So what are you waiting for? Just grab the files from below and enjoy the Galaxy S4 launcher and AccuWeather widget.

Update: Galaxy S5 AccuWeather Widget

Install Galaxy S5 AccuWeather Widget on Android Devices

A Newer Version is Available Here:

Install Galaxy S4 Launcher And AccuWeather Widget

Looking for Transparent Weather for Galaxy S4?

Install Transparent AccuWeather Widget on Your Samsung Galaxy S4

After flashing the S4 launcher, wipe dalvik cache from “advanced” in CWM and then also flash the AccuWeather Widget from below:

Galaxy S4 Launcher+Widget Mods for All XHDPI Phones

AccuWeatherWidget +Main+SecWallPaper Chooser+TW Launcher.zip

If you want AccuWeather Widget in transparent style, download the preferred mod from below and flash over the above zip.

Galaxy S2 Specific Version:

The following port is meant only for Samsung Galaxy S4. Download the zip from below, copy it to your device and follow the instructions given below. In case you do not see the launcher app and widget in the app drawer after installation, flash this package first and then install the following package.

AccuWeatherWidget +Main+SecWallPaper Chooser+TW Launcher.zip

How to Install:

Download the launcher file according to your phone’s screen resolution and the weather widget zip package. Do not extract them and copy to your phone’s SD card. Turn on USB Debugging mode on the device, boot it into ClockworkMod recovery mode and install the zip packages as described below. Please note that the weather widget will only run with TW launcher so you cannot install the widget alone.

  1. Do not forget to backup your current ROM using “backup and restore” option in CWM.
  2. Go to “advanced” and “wipe dalvik cache” (do it before and after installation)
  3. Now, scroll to “install zip from sdcard> choose zip from sdcard“, navigate to the launcher file and select it.
  4. It will be installed in a few seconds and when it is flashed, install the weather widget file the same way as in Step 3.
  5. When both files are installed, go to “advanced” and “wipe dalvik cache” again.
  6. Finally, go back to main menu and reboot the phone.

When the phone boots, press/tap the Home button on your phone to launch the S4’s TouchWiz launcher.

Additional Notes

In case the launcher and weather widget apps do not show up, navigate to the System/app folder with a root file manager app, find the AccuWeather.apk and SecLauncher.apk, and fix the permissions by settings it as follows: Owner= read-write, Group= read, and Others= read. Thus it should be like rw-r-r.

Galaxy S4 AccuWeather Widget

When it is set, reboot the phone and it should work. Cheers!

Other Nice Download Stuff:

Stock Launcher & Widgets from Other Android Phones

Galaxy S4 Original Wallpapers and Ringtones

Galaxy S4 Transparent Weather Widgets

High Quality Stock Wallpapers

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Discussion

  1. Dec 8, 2013 at 7:33 AM
    Zoreli says:
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    Working with Slim Bean 4.3.1 v2.2 on Galaxy S3

  2. Nov 20, 2013 at 12:44 PM
    Iskandar Avalon says:
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    Heyy.. Im using S3 Mini GTi8190N can u suggest me which screen solution that compatible with my device?Thanks

    • Nov 20, 2013 at 1:32 PM
      Rakesh says:
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      HDPI

  3. Nov 12, 2013 at 10:35 AM
    Clarksterkent Bon Claricia says:
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    hi.. when i installed and reboot my gt-i9300, after updating the system, the phone says ‘unfortunately system.ui not responding.. same as the touchwiz.. what should i do..?

    • Nov 12, 2013 at 10:53 AM
      Rakesh says:
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      Restore your previous ROM and try again.

  4. Sep 24, 2013 at 7:57 AM
    matt says:
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    this just f’d up my phone. stuck on the same “starting apps” screen and won’t go past that

    • Sep 24, 2013 at 1:44 PM
      Rakesh says:
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      If you are trying and ROM or mod, you should be ready for such things and they happen sometimes.

  5. Aug 11, 2013 at 8:25 PM
    Thet pi says:
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    Hello Can i use it on my Huawei G610-U00. if can, please tell me which screen resolution can i choose. my phone doesn’t have CWM yet. Where can i get CWM . i am waiting your reply .thank you

    • Aug 11, 2013 at 8:29 PM
      DroidViews says:
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      Well, you can go with XHDPI mod but I do not know about CWM for this device.

      • Aug 11, 2013 at 8:47 PM
        Thet pi says:
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        thank bro, can i install it without CWM. i think stock recovery can’t install it.and please tell me how to back up rom. i don’t know it. bcoz i am new .

  6. Jul 24, 2013 at 7:20 AM
    Sam says:
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    An which one to use for rooted stock galaxy s3.???? Help please.

    • Jul 24, 2013 at 6:16 PM
      DroidViews says:
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      Use the XHDPI version.

  7. Jul 12, 2013 at 6:56 PM
    indra says:
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    maybe system in your rom is full

  8. Jul 10, 2013 at 4:30 PM
    DroidViews says:
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    Install a deodexed custom ROM and try this: http://d-h.st/AIU

    http://droidviews.com/2013/best-custom-roms-for-samsung-galaxy-note-2-n7100-2013-edition/

  9. Jun 9, 2013 at 11:19 AM
    CJ says:
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    What are those “S4 Launcher in Various Sizes”? is that for the homescreen or for the app drawer?thanks.

    • Jun 9, 2013 at 11:23 AM
      DroidViews says:
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      They are for various sizes of screens.

      • Jun 9, 2013 at 11:43 AM
        CJ says:
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        No, what I meant was, are the 4×4, 5×4, 5×5 the grid size of the homescreen or the app drawer? thanks 😀

        • Jun 9, 2013 at 11:45 AM
          DroidViews says:
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          It is app grid size for both home and app drawer.

          • Jun 9, 2013 at 12:12 PM
            CJ says:

            okay, thank you! 🙂

  10. Jun 3, 2013 at 10:05 AM
    Fábio de Lima says:
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    Why icon labels doesn’t show in dock? I’m running ParanoidAndroid 3.55 on a i9300

    • Jun 3, 2013 at 11:42 AM
      DroidViews says:
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      It is like that with most Aosp and CM cased ROMs. See post image (middle).

  11. May 28, 2013 at 3:05 AM
    disqus_yDbxM5Lwan says:
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    how about I9000 version? and how about s4 lock screen?

    • May 29, 2013 at 6:48 PM
      DroidViews says:
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      Try the HDPI version and as for the S4 LS, I do not think it can be ported to your Galaxy.

  12. May 26, 2013 at 1:03 PM
    Brixhacker says:
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    hello i have samsung galaxy tab p1000 can u tell me where of this (“xhdpi,hdpi,mdpi,ldpi”) thnks

    • May 26, 2013 at 5:58 PM
      DroidViews says:
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      All these terms indicate screen resolution for devices. I am not sure about yours but you should try XHDPI or HDPI version.

      • May 27, 2013 at 12:45 PM
        Brixhacker says:
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        sorry but its to small to my galaxy tab here is the screenshot

        link

        http://imageshack.us/a/img825/6186/screenshot2013052712124.png

        http://imageshack.us/a/img221/7057/screenshot2013052712122.png

        http://imageshack.us/a/img51/4901/screenshot2013052712121.png

        http://imageshack.us/a/img194/2685/screenshot2013052712114.png

        • May 27, 2013 at 1:23 PM
          DroidViews says:
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          What version did you try?

          • May 27, 2013 at 2:56 PM
            Brixhacker says:

            im using (“hdpi & xhdpi”) nothing work ………………….can u provide for galaxy tab 7 ………………..plssssss thnk you again…

          • May 27, 2013 at 3:12 PM
            DroidViews says:

            I am not sure but I’ll try to find one.

          • May 27, 2013 at 3:43 PM
            Brixhacker says:

            ^_^ thnk you so much…………………………..:D

          • Jun 1, 2013 at 9:34 AM
            Brixhacker says:

            do you have a software that can resize launcher for my galaxy tab p1000 😀

          • Jun 1, 2013 at 10:12 AM
            DroidViews says:

            No. 🙁

          • Jun 1, 2013 at 12:05 PM
            Brixhacker says:

            ok thnk you again ^_^

  13. May 26, 2013 at 12:59 PM
    Brixhacker says:
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    hello i have a samsung galaxy tab P1000………………………what is this(“xhdpi,hdpi,mdpi,ldpi”) thnks you

  14. May 24, 2013 at 5:05 AM
    powerzeed says:
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    excuse me, how will i know is my phone hdpi xhdpi mdpi or ldpi

    sorry i’m new

    • May 24, 2013 at 5:17 AM
      Dhananjay Bhardwaj says:
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      XHDPI 🙂

  15. May 21, 2013 at 3:15 PM
    ehab says:
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    which launcher should I use for my s3

    • May 21, 2013 at 3:24 PM
      DroidViews says:
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      Try XHDPI version.

      I think you should try this too: http://droidviews.com/2013/install-new-leaked-android-4-2-2-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s3-gt-i9300/

  16. May 21, 2013 at 5:34 AM
    Abdul Majid Farooqi says:
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    please tell me which galaxy s4 launcher should I use for my galaxy grand?

    • May 21, 2013 at 7:06 AM
      DroidViews says:
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      Choose HDPI.

      • May 21, 2013 at 8:17 AM
        Abdul Majid Farooqi says:
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        after the installation zip file when the device boots,,then a message occur that “Android is upgrading” and “starting apps” but device going to reboot again n again 🙁 what should I do?

        • May 21, 2013 at 9:08 AM
          DroidViews says:
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          Pull out battery, boot in recovery and wipe cache partition. The go to “advanced” in CWM and fix permissions too.

          • May 21, 2013 at 1:49 PM
            Abdul Majid Farooqi says:

            sir! followed all your instructions but same problem,, now?

  17. May 20, 2013 at 5:13 AM
    Jose says:
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    used hdpi, did not work on lenovo A820. It did not boot but stuck at “S” logo. it is CWM rooted.

    • May 20, 2013 at 9:13 AM
      DroidViews says:
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      Reboot phone into recovery and restore the backed up ROM.

  18. May 17, 2013 at 4:40 PM
    Vasanth says:
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    thnx 🙂
    happy s2 user with RR 3.1.2 JB ROM .
    2450mAH china battery . Rocking

  19. May 17, 2013 at 3:18 PM
    moayad says:
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    plz can you tell me how to install Samsung s4 keyboard and original programs ‘icons and sounds on s2 pleeeeeeez

  20. May 13, 2013 at 11:45 AM
    Vishnu pv says:
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    Does it work on Samsung Galaxy Ace s5830i?

    • May 13, 2013 at 1:09 PM
      DroidViews says:
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      Can work if your device has a Jelly Bean base.

  21. May 11, 2013 at 9:07 PM
    Emmanuel Pacamalan says:
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    The one for CM10 and CM10.1 is not working.

    • May 11, 2013 at 1:26 PM
      DroidViews says:
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      I have just tested and it is working. You might be making some mistake.

  22. May 7, 2013 at 4:08 AM
    Mark S. Singh says:
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    Can you please tell me which to install on SGS2 i9100 int’l version?

    • May 7, 2013 at 4:09 AM
      DroidViews says:
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      Use HDPI version.

      • May 7, 2013 at 4:12 AM
        Mark S. Singh says:
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        Thanks!

        • May 8, 2013 at 9:37 PM
          Mark S. Singh says:
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          Also, what is that at the end for “S2 specific” version? should I try that?

          • May 8, 2013 at 4:03 AM
            DroidViews says:

            Just try this: http://d-h.st/AIU

  23. May 6, 2013 at 2:14 PM
    Benjamin says:
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    can you please guide me step by step on how to install the samsung galaxy s4 launcher, weather widget? ?

    • May 6, 2013 at 3:48 PM
      DroidViews says:
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      The steps are already there. What else do you want?

  24. May 5, 2013 at 11:35 PM
    Theo Bowie says:
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    Which galaxy s4 launcher should I use for my galaxy note 2?

    • May 5, 2013 at 4:11 AM
      DroidViews says:
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      Try XHDPI version

      • May 5, 2013 at 4:49 AM
        Theo Bowie says:
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        OK thanks. ..

  25. May 1, 2013 at 5:58 PM
    adam knaus says:
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    Wich one do I have to install on the galaxy s3 i9300

    • May 1, 2013 at 6:18 PM
      DroidViews says:
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      XHDPI

  26. Apr 30, 2013 at 6:09 AM
    Siddhant Sethia says:
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    wich launcher shud i download for galaxy grand duos? plz reply fast

    • Apr 30, 2013 at 1:54 PM
      DroidViews says:
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      Try one of these: http://droidviews.com/tag/launcher/

      or

      from here- https://play.google.com/store/search?q=launcher&c=apps

      I prefer Xperia and LG launchers.

      • Apr 30, 2013 at 4:22 PM
        Siddhant Sethia says:
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        No I am asking which one should i use ldpi, mdpi , xhdpi or hdpi launcher from the above ones. plz tell

        • Apr 30, 2013 at 4:27 PM
          DroidViews says:
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          Try the HDPI version.

          • Apr 30, 2013 at 4:50 PM
            Siddhant Sethia says:

            i flashed d file nd did everything u said after that it went to d lockscreen. wen i unlocked it , it showed “com.process.android has stopped”. what do i do?

          • May 1, 2013 at 11:12 AM
            Guest says:

            Ok. I got the clock after removing the odex files. BUT the widget doesnt fit in the screen. i have uploaded this pic in d link below so u can see it. what shud i do now? http://postimg.org/image/vvo6auhsj/

  27. Apr 27, 2013 at 1:32 PM
    Onder Peker says:
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    Hi,
    I’ve installed the launcher as you explained above. Installation was good. It worked after the reboot. But stock dialer, contacts, messaging apps also task manager not working. When i try to open that apps i gave “…. stopped” message. I installed ex dialer&contacts app to use my phone as a phone. What can i do?
    Thanks…

    • Apr 29, 2013 at 9:21 PM
      DroidViews says:
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      Extract the Fox Hound ROM and copy the desired apk files from system/app folder to your device and reinstall them.

      • Apr 29, 2013 at 12:17 PM
        Onder Peker says:
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        Thank you for your quick reply. But i already returned my backup rom. I’ll try your advice when i decide to install the launcher. Thanks again…

      • May 30, 2013 at 2:46 PM
        sbs8331 says:
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        I have the same issue with the contacts app with Hyperdrive. I extracted the SecContacts.apk file from the rom (on my PC), copied to my Galaxy S3 (I747) and tried to install, but I get the message “Application not installed”. Did I do something wrong? Thanks!

        It works, however, with a 4.2.2 rom like Slimbean, but not with the 4.1.2 Hyperdrive rom.

        • May 30, 2013 at 5:02 PM
          DroidViews says:
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          A better idea will be to push the SecContacts.apk to system/app directory using root file manager and fix the permission to rw-r-r.

          • May 30, 2013 at 5:40 PM
            sbs8331 says:

            I just tried that. The phone app disappeared from my dock, though it was still showing as a shortcut on my lockscreen. When executing it, I get the same error. Could there be some sort of conflict between this widget and the kernel used by Hyperdrive? Thanks.

          • May 30, 2013 at 5:56 PM
            DroidViews says:

            Not sure but I do not think this should be a reason. Did you reboot device after pushing the apk ? And yes, you should also push “SecPhone.apk” to the system/app directory for the Phone app.

          • May 31, 2013 at 7:12 PM
            sbs8331 says:

            Ok. I’m starting over.
            1. Restoring Hyperdrive from backup (includes launcher)
            2. Ensuring that phone app works.
            3. Flashing Accuweather 50% transparent widget after cache and Dalvic cache wipe.
            4. Confirming that widget displays on TW launcher.
            5. Confirming that phone/contacts not working (“Contacts has stopped”).
            6. Copying SecContacts.apk, SecPhone.apk to system/app and fixing permissions.
            7. Rebooting.

            Same result: “Unfortunately, Contacts has stopped.”

          • May 31, 2013 at 7:22 PM
            DroidViews says:

            Hmm. Restore the ROM which does not have the S4 launcher and try this instead: http://droidviews.com/2013/install-galaxy-s4-weather-clock-widget-on-your-samsung-galaxy-phone/

          • May 31, 2013 at 7:29 PM
            sbs8331 says:

            I’ll give it a shot tonight. Do I need to do the launcher and the widget (4.1.2 version), or can I try just the widget on the TW launcher that comes with Hyperdrive? Thanks.

  28. Apr 21, 2013 at 5:04 PM
    pablo says:
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    sorry, ive installed the launcher, but when i rebbot the phone, the launcher is not shown, ive modified the permissions, but they are as is descripted in the tutorial, and the launcher dont shown, please help

    • Apr 21, 2013 at 5:42 PM
      DroidViews says:
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      What phone and ROM do you have and which file did you flash?

  29. Apr 20, 2013 at 5:53 PM
    Deepak Kumar says:
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    is this work on galaxy tab 2 p3100 or not and which one file i download

    • Apr 20, 2013 at 5:56 PM
      DroidViews says:
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      All mods need a deodexed custom ROM as base. I do not think your Tab has it. If you have CWM installed, you can try the XHDPI version but do not forget to backup the current ROM so that you might return to it if it does not work.

  30. Apr 17, 2013 at 3:35 AM
    Ro Ptssv says:
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    Is it work on s3 min

    • Apr 17, 2013 at 4:04 AM
      DroidViews says:
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      Use for all devices version, it should work.

  31. Apr 16, 2013 at 7:59 PM
    Shahid Rafiq Butt says:
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    i tried to install it on CM10.1 on HTC Desire, but after installation i wasn’t able to see the launcher file in the system/apps folder to change the permission, though the widget file is there.

    • Apr 16, 2013 at 8:01 PM
      DroidViews says:
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      Then check in data/apps

  32. Apr 15, 2013 at 6:28 AM
    Cipul says:
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    Please make for LDPI device Dev… Want to try it…

    • Apr 15, 2013 at 6:43 AM
      DroidViews says:
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      Try the MDPI version first and let us know if it works.

      • Apr 15, 2013 at 9:53 AM
        Cipul says:
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        Have try MDPI Version, flash via CWM “(status 0) Installation Aborted”

        LDPI Device, Galaxy Mini, CM10.1 Android 4.2.2.

        • Apr 20, 2013 at 5:45 PM
          DroidViews says:
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          LDPI version now available!

  33. Apr 12, 2013 at 1:54 PM
    Anshuman says:
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    NOT WORKING on Galaxy Ace! I tried the MDPI one Launcher and installed as directed by i get an error message that “(status 0) Installation aborted” Plz help……!!

    • Apr 12, 2013 at 4:38 PM
      DroidViews says:
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      Ace is an LDPI phone so the mod will not work on it.

      • Apr 13, 2013 at 4:19 AM
        Anshuman says:
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        Are u sure….? But all themes of Cm10.1/9/7 for MDPI fits on Galaxy Ace!! How come this launcher not working..?

        • Apr 13, 2013 at 4:44 AM
          DroidViews says:
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          Look, as for installation, even the XHDPI version should install on any device. The problem shows up when you try to apply it.

          In your case, it is not getting installed and the reason might be following:

          1.Your phone does not have CWM Recovery and you are trying to install with stock one.

          2. The zip file you downloaded is corrupt or its md5 signature is messed up.

          3. If the above 2 cases do not apply, try copying the zip to internal storage and install/

          If it still doesn’t help, God is the only hope.

          • Apr 13, 2013 at 7:05 AM
            Anshuman says:

            its not recovery problem for sure… Iam on CM 10.1.
            Zip file i will download and report back asap. Thank you for reply

    • Apr 15, 2013 at 2:34 PM
      kell az says:
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      Because it’s ARMv6 !!!

  34. Apr 12, 2013 at 9:35 AM
    Tushar says:
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    Hi,
    Will it work on the galaxy s2 running on carbon rom ??

    • Apr 12, 2013 at 9:48 AM
      DroidViews says:
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      I have not tested but on S2 but according to developer, it will. There is no harm in trying if you backup your ROM first. I hope you know the drill.

      • Apr 12, 2013 at 9:55 AM
        Tushar says:
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        Thanks for the lightning fast response. I will try it soon and will let you if it works or not.

  35. Apr 11, 2013 at 11:24 PM
    Dennis Junior says:
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    bootloop on note 2 also galaxy s2.

    • Apr 11, 2013 at 3:30 AM
      DroidViews says:
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      I tested it on S3 and it worked without issues.

      • Jun 29, 2013 at 11:59 AM
        Adhe says:
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        whether it can work in the launcher galaxy ace s6802 duos?plz reply fast

        • Jun 29, 2013 at 2:09 PM
          DroidViews says:
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          Not tested on that device. If your phone has deodexed ROM you can try it after taking backup.

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